Mr. Cooper Thornhill, owner of the Bell Inn on the Great North Road in the town of Stilton, England, was the original pioneer of Blue Stilton, commonly referred to as "The King of Cheeses." In 1730, Mr. Thornhill discovered a distinctive blue cheese while visiting a small farm in rural Leicestershire. He fell in love with the cheese and forged a business arrangement that granted the Bell Inn exclusive marketing rights to Blue Stilton. Soon thereafter, wagon loads of cheese were being delivered to the Inn. Since the main stagecoach routes from London to the North of England passed through the village of Stilton, he was able to promote the sale of this cheese and the legend of Stilton rapidly spread far and wide. The extraordinary flavor comes from careful aging for a minimum of three months. This Stilton is produced in Leicestershire and is full, rich and creamy. Its shocking blue veins radiate outward from a natural, crinkly brown crust, revealing layers and folds of honeyed, cheddary flavor. We recommend this mature Stilton as a pure table (eating) cheese-- it is too precious and delicious to submerge in a dressing or dip.

I usually love a good Stilton but this one is not a standout. Perhaps because I also purchased a Fourme d'Ambert at the same time, this one seems a bit dry. The flavor is good but I've had better. I'm fine w/ this purchase but would probably not get it again. I'll probably use this on a salad rather than just as a snack/savory cheese.

By anglophilefrom pittsburgh paon Dec 21, 2014

not like I remember

odd metallic taste

By Rogerfrom Monmouth, Illinoison Dec 13, 2014

Great cheese

One of the best cheeses for wine or even snacking. I recommend pit to everyone

By rrwcassesefrom Statesville NCon Sep 29, 2014

Great !

One of our favorites. Great with any wine or by itself. we will keep buying.

By Billfrom Goodyear, AZon May 19, 2014

Sensory explosion

This is magnificent. Just the right texture, extraordinary flavor bursts, and aged to perfection. I consider nothing else as it's my reward to myself.

By Dreuthingerfrom Merrimack NHon Jan 19, 2014

A good job by igourmet

Product arrived nearly on time and in good shape.

By D. Wrightfrom Floridaon Dec 31, 2013

Great choice for Blue

Excellent choice!

By Janfrom St. Louis mion Dec 06, 2013

wonderful

I have always gotten great products from you. Easy to order and great customer service.